27 January, Lisbon, Portugal | The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has named former Chairman and Corio Generation founding CEO Jonathan Cole as a Global Ambassador.
During his two-year term as Chairman, Cole oversaw a period of historic growth for the industry. Jonathan Cole supported GWEC’s focus on supply chain resilience and streamlining regulatory frameworks in both emerging and mature markets. As an Ambassador, Cole will continue to serve as a high-level representative for the wind sector at major international climate and energy forums.
Cole brings over two decades of leadership to the role, having previously directed Iberdrola’s global offshore wind business before leading Corio Generation. His track record includes overseeing a 60 GW project pipeline across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. His appointment as Ambassador ensures that GWEC retains his deep technical expertise and diplomatic network during a critical decade for the energy transition.
Other GWEC Ambassadors include former Chair and Vestas Senior Vice President Morten Dyrholm, and wind turbine pioneer Henrik Stiesdal.
“The Global Wind Energy Council is delighted to welcome Jonathan Cole back to the team as a Global Ambassador. As Chair, Jonathan supported GWEC's expansion to new markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region."
"As the world prepares to accelerate the deployment of wind energy in many of those markets, the GWEC team looks forward to being able to call on Jonathan’s expertise, guidance, and experience of turning ambitious plans into realised projects.”
Ben Backwell, CEO of the Global Wind Energy Council
“I am very proud to continue my relationship with the GWEC team and do all I can in my role as Global Ambassador to help the wind industry continue to thrive."
“Wind energy is growing from strength to strength, providing record volumes of homegrown, reliable, resilient energy, whilst creating jobs and opportunity."
“There is still plenty of work to do and i look forward to helping GWEC with its important mission of making the positive case for wind energy throughout the world. “
Jonathan Cole, Global Ambassador, GWEC